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Professor Venu Kavarthapu

Verified Orthopaedic Surgery London

Professor Venu Kavarthapu

10 years of experience 5.0 (23 verified reviews)

6,261+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
5
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Professor Venu Kavarthapu at a glance

Professor Venu Kavarthapu is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 32+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2012). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Professor Venu Kavarthapu

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon – Specialist in Lower Limb Orthopaedic Surgery

Professor Venu Kavarthapu is an experienced Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with a specialist interest in hip, knee, and foot/ankle surgery, including complex cases. He is internationally recognised for his expertise in limb-saving diabetic foot surgery, including Charcot foot reconstructions, hip arthroscopy/impingement surgery, as well as minimally invasive hip replacement.

Prof. Kavarthapu completed his orthopaedic training on the South-East Thames Orthopaedic Rotation before undertaking prestigious fellowships in minimally invasive and computer-navigated hip surgery with world leaders Dr Lawrence Dorr and Dr Joel Matta in Los Angeles, USA. He also gained advanced fellowship training in hip arthroplasty at Guy’s Hospital, London, and foot and ankle surgery at leading centres in Surrey.

Since his appointment at King’s College Hospital, London, in 2006, he has developed and led highly specialised services:


Regional Young Adult Hip Service – including hip arthroscopy and minimally invasive hip replacement.

Regional complex foot and ankle surgery Service  

Nationally recognised Diabetic Foot Surgery Service – providing multidisciplinary care for complex foot deformities caused by diabetes.


Alongside his clinical practice, Prof. Kavarthapu is deeply involved in teaching, research, and innovation:


Honorary Senior Lecturer, King’s College London

Associate Professor, University of Southern Denmark

President, International Association of Diabetic Foot Surgeons

Associate Editor, Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma

Regular speaker at national and international conferences

Author of numerous peer-reviewed publications in trauma and orthopaedics


Patients and colleagues value Prof. Kavarthapu for his kind and patient-centred approach, as well as his reputation as a highly skilled surgeon. His private practice is based across Central and Greater London, and he is recognised by all major insurance companies while also offering competitive self-pay packages. 




Diseases, Medical Tests, and Treatments


Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery 

Hip Replacement

Hip Arthroscopy  

Revision Surgery

Hip Preservation Surgery

Arthritis (Hip) 

Knee Arthroscopy

Knee Meniscal Tear

Diabetic Foot Surgery

Charcot Foot Reconstruction

Minimally Invasive Foot & Ankle Surgery

Ankle Arthroscopy 

Ankle Ligament Tear

Bunion Surgery

Foot Sprains

Stress Fractures

Fracture (broken bone)

Sports Injuries

Foot Sprains

Ankle Sprain

Foot Pain

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Professor Venu Kavarthapu

Education & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, London (GB)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, London (GB)
  3. 2016–2017 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-806893 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-BC379B0C · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,775
Annual physical exam 99395 705
Vaccination administration 90471 225
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 366

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 60 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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Venu Kavarthapu in consultation
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Venu Kavarthapu at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 68s
Meet Venu Kavarthapu

Research & publications

h-index: 18 · i10: 6

  1. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
    Venu Kavarthapu, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3731/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35000992 · cited by 127
  2. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Venu Kavarthapu, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3540/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30061613 · cited by 189
  3. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
    Venu Kavarthapu, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.5400/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 32609882 · cited by 19
  4. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Venu Kavarthapu, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.8121/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 37001264 · cited by 49

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Orthopaedic Surgery European Annual Congress (Orthopaedic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Orthopaedic Surgery National Society Meeting · London · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2017

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a orthopaedic surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · professor.venu.kavarthapu@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

23 verified reviews
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4★ 1
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Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

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Orthopaedic Surgery

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